Health Concerns Found SCHOOL DISTRICT PFAS DETECTED

Pinellas County School District (FL): 38 Health Violations

50 ZIP codes · 17 water systems · 1,341,081 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for Pinellas County School District: 9 unresolved violations in the water systems serving this district.

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0, EPA SDWIS and UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData, NCES

A · 93
Avg Safety Score (47 ZIP)
50
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems
1122
Violations (5yr) (50 ZIP)
0.0017 mg/L
Avg Lead Level
30
ZIPs with PFAS
Zone 2
Radon Risk (50 ZIP)

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink 2–4× more water per pound of body weight than adults, making them more vulnerable to contaminants. School water quality affects students for hours every weekday.

Home Safety and Water Evidence Overview

The Pinellas County School District in Florida spans 50 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 47 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 50 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 1,341,081 across 9 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

The average Home Safety Score under model 4.0.0 across 47 scored ZIP records is A (93/100)

  • with the lowest-scoring area at 67/100 .

Water quality in this district falls in the bottom 66% nationally.

Why This Matters for Children

Children are more vulnerable to water contaminants than adults. The EPA and CDC identify these key risks:

  • Lead exposure - Even low levels of lead can affect brain development, reduce IQ, and cause behavioral problems in children. There is no safe level of lead for children.
  • PFAS ("forever chemicals") - Linked to immune system effects and developmental delays in children. Children drink more water relative to body weight than adults.
  • Nitrate - Dangerous for infants (can cause "blue baby syndrome"). Agricultural areas often have elevated nitrate.
  • Disinfection byproducts - Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. School water fountains often have stagnant water that concentrates these compounds.

Lead Levels in the District

Metric Value EPA Threshold
Average lead level (90th percentile) 0.0017 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0053 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 50 with known status -

PFAS Contamination

PFAS ("forever chemicals") detected in 30 ZIP records in this district. The aggregate does not treat ZIP records without PFAS evidence as tested negatives. One or more PFAS compounds exceed EPA maximum contaminant levels.

Detected compounds: PFPeA, PFHxA, PFOS, PFBS, PFOA, PFBA, PFHxS, PFHpA, PFNA.

Highest measured level: 0.0808 µg/L.

PFAS can accumulate in the body over time. Children's higher water intake relative to body weight makes them particularly susceptible. Reverse osmosis filters (NSF/ANSI 58) are the most effective at removing PFAS.

Learn more about PFAS in drinking water →

EPA Violation History

38 health-based violations recorded across 50 ZIP records with known health counts in the past 5 years. 50 of 50 ZIP records with known total counts have at least one violation. 9 violations remain unresolved.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 470 No 50
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 201 Yes 50
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 169 Yes 47
Lead Inorganic 115 No 50
Total Coliform Microbiological 62 No 2
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 59 No 41
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 44 No 33
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 Yes 1

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate risk)

Water Facts and Home Safety Score by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Home Safety Score EPA Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
34691 Holiday C (67) 92 1 0.0053 mg/L No
34690 Holiday C (67) 91 0 0.0053 mg/L No
33761 Clearwater B (79) 45 0 0.0025 mg/L No
33763 Clearwater B (79) 45 0 0.0025 mg/L No
33756 Clearwater B (75) 44 7 0.0025 mg/L No
34683 Palm Harbor A (98) 38 0 0.0015 mg/L No
34698 Dunedin A (98) 38 0 0.0015 mg/L No
33709 Saint Petersburg A (95) 31 3 0.0018 mg/L No
33716 Saint Petersburg A (95) 31 3 0.0018 mg/L No
33755 Clearwater B (80) 31 0 0.0025 mg/L No
33781 Pinellas Park A (95) 31 3 0.0018 mg/L No
34689 Tarpon Springs B (78) 26 0 0.0016 mg/L No
33708 Saint Petersburg A (98) 23 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33715 Saint Petersburg A (98) 23 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33744 Bay Pines A (98) 23 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33772 Seminole A (98) 23 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33760 Clearwater A (97) 22 3 0.0008 mg/L No
33762 Clearwater A (97) 22 3 0.0008 mg/L No
33773 Largo A (97) 22 3 0.0008 mg/L No
33777 Seminole A (97) 22 3 0.0008 mg/L No
33782 Pinellas Park A (97) 22 3 0.0008 mg/L No
33764 Clearwater N/A 21 0 0.0025 mg/L No
34695 Safety Harbor A (97) 21 0 0.0025 mg/L No
34688 Tarpon Springs B (81) 20 0 0.0016 mg/L No
33702 Saint Petersburg A (96) 17 3 0.0018 mg/L No
33714 Saint Petersburg A (96) 17 3 0.0018 mg/L No
34677 Oldsmar A (99) 15 0 0.0026 mg/L No
33706 Saint Petersburg A (99) 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
33707 Saint Petersburg A (97) 14 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33711 Saint Petersburg A (97) 14 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33770 Largo A (99) 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
33771 Largo A (99) 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
33774 Largo A (99) 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
33776 Seminole A (99) 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
33778 Largo A (99) 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
33785 Indian Rocks Beach A (99) 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
33786 Belleair Beach N/A 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
34681 Crystal Beach A (99) 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
34684 Palm Harbor N/A 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
34685 Palm Harbor A (99) 14 0 0.0008 mg/L No
33701 Saint Petersburg A (98) 9 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33703 Saint Petersburg A (98) 9 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33704 Saint Petersburg A (98) 9 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33705 Saint Petersburg A (98) 9 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33710 Saint Petersburg A (98) 9 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33712 Saint Petersburg A (98) 9 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33713 Saint Petersburg A (98) 9 0 0.0018 mg/L No
33759 Clearwater B (81) 7 0 0.0025 mg/L No
33765 Clearwater B (81) 7 0 0.0025 mg/L No
33767 Clearwater Beach B (81) 7 0 0.0025 mg/L No

What Parents Can Do

  1. Request lead testing at your child's school - The EPA's 3Ts program (Training, Testing, Taking Action) provides guidance for schools. Ask your school board about their water testing schedule.
  2. Review the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - Your water utility publishes this annually. It details all detected contaminants.
  3. Test your home's water - Especially if your home has older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead solder or lead pipes.
  4. Address PFAS - If PFAS are detected in your area, a reverse osmosis or activated carbon block filter rated NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 can reduce levels significantly.
  5. Pack water from home - If you're concerned about school water quality, send your child with a water bottle filled at home (filtered if possible).
  6. Stay informed - Bookmark this page to check for updates on water quality in your school district.

Need help with school water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in Pinellas County School District schools?

EPA system-level records associated with Pinellas County School District show 38 health-based violations across 50 ZIP records with known health counts. These records do not measure individual school taps. Parents should request current building-level testing results from the school district.

Does Pinellas County School District test for lead in school water?

Federal law does not require schools to test for lead in drinking water (except in some states with specific mandates). The EPA's voluntary 3Ts program encourages testing. Contact your school district office to ask about their testing schedule and results.

What level of lead is safe for children?

There is no safe level of lead for children, according to the CDC. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb) triggers corrective action for water systems, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school water contain no more than 0.001 mg/L (1 ppb).

Are there PFAS in Pinellas County School District water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in 30 ZIP records associated with this district. ZIP records without PFAS evidence are not counted as tested negatives. PFAS are "forever chemicals" that do not break down and can accumulate in the body. The EPA has set maximum contaminant levels for certain PFAS compounds.

Data Sources

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